And friends abroad must bear in mind Friends at home they…
““And friends abroad must bear in mind Friends at home they leave behind. Oh, I shall be stiff and cold When I forget you, hearts of gold; The land where I shall mind you not Is the land where all's forgot. And if my foot returns no more To Teme nor Corve nor Severn shore, Luck, my lads, be with you still By falling stream and standing hill, By chiming tower and whispering tree, Men that made a man of me. About your work in town and farm Still you'll keep my head from harm, Still you'll help me, hands that gave A grasp to friend me to the grave.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker reflects on loyalty to friends left behind, fearing forgetfulness and longing for their support across distances.
In simple terms: Missing friends, fear of being forgotten, longing for support
Key Takeaway
Remember and honor distant friends
Themes
loyalty
memory
longing
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- migration
- military service
- family separation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
nostalgia
place attachment
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep distant relationships alive?
- What rituals sustain memory of absent friends?
A Different Perspective
Distance can erode bonds despite intentions